Thanks to his impressive form on the right of Genoa's back three this season, the imposing Romania international has attracted the attention of top clubs across Europe and is reportedly on his way to Tottenham in January.
While ball-playing centre-backs have long been in fashion across Europe, Dragusin represents something of a "defence first" throwback. Dominating in the air (no
Serie Adefender has won more aerial duels this campaign), resolute in duels on the ground (remarkably he's only been dribbled past once this season) and efficient at clearing the box, the ex-
Juventus academy graduate has great charisma on the pitch and clearly loves to defend.
There's still work to be done when it comes to his distribution, as he usually shifts the ball out to a full-back or a more technically gifted centre-back, but at 21 there's still time to work on the progressive side of his game. Added to his fine defensive skills, Dragusin also poses a threat from attacking set-pieces. He added his second goal of the season from a header in the 1-1 draw against Inter on Dec. 29.